HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES HOTEL BUSCH GARDENS AND USF
2807 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139368200
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024
3 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding) 9:15am Priority: High Priority Comment:
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025544 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. boiled eggs (46F); Cold holding liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding)
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach upon kitchen floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around juice machine soiled. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Location sold Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding) 9:15am Priority: High Priority Comment:
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. One dead in cabinet under buffet. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around juice machine soiled. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.